Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
In a small group of maximum 12 people we discover the 5 Isles of the protected national park 'Los Arcos'. The experienced guide will explain about the animals, plants and history of the area. We will even enter in some caves!
After that we will go to the best snorkel spot in the bay and observe the fish from nearby!
Ready for an immersive and personalized adventure in a cordial atmosphere?
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
min age: 5 years, max age: 70 years
Staying south of vallarta and want to go directly to Mismaloya? let me know!
What To Expect
We meet in the old center of Puerto Vallarta and we take a public bus to Mismaloya, a beautiful town 25 minutes south of Vallarta. At the beach we embark the boat to start our journey to Los Arcos: 5 impressive islands in a protected natural area and a sanctuary for birds! In the caves we will learn about the fauna of the natural reserve, among others the great variety of birds who nest on the islands. Afterwards, the captain will take us to a special and safe area where we can snorkel and learn about the great variety of marine fauna that inhabits the coral. Before returning to Vallarta we take you to an iconic place in the history of the city. *Some days the visibility and currents in the water can vary and may affect the amount of fish we can spot. **Min age: 5 yrs/max: 70 yrs ***Cruise ship passengers: take into account possible time difference between LOCAL time vs BOAT time!
Options
Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos
What‘s Included
Bus fee
Life vest
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Permits for National Park
Boat ride
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,284 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and information snorkel!
363danar,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with Guillermo. Super knowledgeable and fun snorkeling!
Pancho was a great guide and Los Arcos is beautiful!
A A,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pancho was a really cool guy! Made sure we were all safe (even me when I got seasick) and had the tour in both English and Spanish so we're all on the same page. Los Arcos is beautiful and seeing all the animals (land and sea) was an amazing experience! Be careful of the current though, can be choppy and fast but still a good experience!
Amazing snorkeling!!
marisa r,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great time!!!!!!! The tour was super intimate with a few people per trip which was really nice to have that personal attention from the tour guide. Wonderful experience! Would definitely recommend if you're visiting Puerto Vallarta!
Great tour, beautiful views.
Alex B,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sebastian was awesome. He did great being attentive and helpful. Captain Gustavo was nice also, I ended up getting sick and he checked on me to make sure I was OK afterwards. The tour itself was worth the cost and an awesome experience.
Phenomenal
Teoni T,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour guide and very trustworthy. You can count on him from beginning to end to reassure the whole tour. No gimmicks, straight to the point and very informative.
A wonderful family experience!
David B,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides were very knowledgeable and fun. They were very concerned about safety for all of those attending The snorkeling was incredible. There were hundreds of fish in a beautiful area. A great experience for our family.
Such a great experience!
Philip P,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience! There were so many different fish, and the water was very clear. Diego and Rafa were amazing guides and made it a perfect day. I’d definitely do this tour again and I’d recommend this tour to anyone.
This was an amazing...
KARL S,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience, Sebastian did an excellent job being our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, patient and attentive throughout. Highly recommend this tour!
nice
Road53505606148,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00its amazing people explained everything really good highly reccommented friendly guide anthrews..
Great Tour of Bird Islands
Y8938HOjacobd,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was Pancho. He was amazing. Would reccomend 5/5
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